Nigerian Senate

The Nigerian Senate was divided at plenary over an amendment to clause 52(3) of the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill, presented to it for consideration. The division arose when the senate began the clause-by-clause consideration of the…

Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a bill establishing the Electoral Offences Commission in the country. Senate also confirmed five Commissioners of the INEC out of the seven nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Notable…

Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed the petroleum industry bill PIB after several years of failed attempt. One of the highlights of the new legislation is the approval of a 5% host communities development fund. …

The Nigerian Senate has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC for its efforts towards entrenching transparency and stamping out corruption from its system. The commendation was given by the Chairman of the Senate…

The Nigerian Senate has taken steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Communication Centres (ECC).…

Nigerian Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to review its policy which made it compulsory for prospective candidates wishing to write examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) to obtain the…

Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to strengthen labour institutions and address the indiscriminate sacking and retrenchment of workers by employers in the country. The bill titled, "The Labour…

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday ruled out the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari as the search for solution to the lingering security challenges continue across the country. Senate dedicated the most part of the day's plenary to…

The Nigerian Senate has called for the provision of more industrial incentives and protections like concessionary loans and larger tax relief for prospective cement manufacturers. According to the Senate, such incentives would boost…

A bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Iyin Ekiti in Ekiti State, South West Nigeria has passed second reading in the Senate. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, while leading…